Announcements & Events
In Person Events are Back! Ask about renting our Community Room.
Posted 02/16/23:
Library Board of Trustees Vacancy
There is an immediate vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees. Term expires in January 2025.
Board meets monthly at the Appleton Library on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm. Please reach out the Library Coordinator for more information.
207-785-5656
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We are still offering curbside pickup!
You can request items using the Curbside request form, emailing appletonlibraryme@gmail.com, or calling the library at 207-785-5656.
Items can be returned in the blue drop box outside the library entrance. Any overdue fees will be waived.
**NEW** Looking for something new to read? Have you read something you would like to recommend to others? Check out our new Book Recommendations page!
Click Here for other Community Events happening at the library!
**Library sponsorship of, or permission to hold, any meeting, presentation or other use of any facility does not mean that the library supports, endorses, or advocates any view expressed therein.**
Library Services
Gifts to the Library
The Appleton Library is primarily financed by contributions, grants, and special events, with some funding from the Town of Appleton. Please consider donating to Appleton Library, a 501(c)3 entity, online or by check, All donations are tax deductible.
You can also purchase or donate something from our wishlist.
Support Us
News & Events
- Free access to Ancestry.com
- Collection of 10,000+ items
- Maine Collection
- Camden Conference Collections
- InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
- Growing collection of periodicals
- Children’s story hour
- Summer reading program
- DVDs, CDS and VHS tapes
- Audiobooks
- eBook & Audio Download
- Activity Packs
- American Girl doll and accessories
- Telescope
- Kindle
- Public Computers, printer and copier
- Seed catalogue
- Appliance Electricity Monitors
- Community Meeting Room for events
- Community & Children’s Gardens
- Community Jigsaw puzzle
Bottle Donations
Bags of returnables can be labeled as Appleton Library donations and dropped off at Union Redemption Center.
Mildred Stevens Williams
Memorial Library
2916 Sennebec Road
Appleton, ME 04862
207-785-5656
Hours
Call the library to request curbside pickup during business hours (below) or email appletonlibrarystaff@gmail.com to schedule a pickup time outside our regular hours.
Tue: 12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thur: 10:00 am-1:00pm &
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Appleton Library proudly offers a large variety of books, movies, audiobooks, and reference materials for Adults, Juniors, and Young Children.
Click the above link to view the Appleton Library Collection. First time users, you will be prompted to type in "Appleton Library." No password is necessary.
Click here for additional instructions for using the Online Library Catalog.
Submit request for Curbside Pickup!
We offer:
Book & Puzzle Sales
Peruse our ongoing Book & Puzzle Sale tables. Our selection is ever changing. Prices for the new and gently used books are: $2-hard cover, $1-paperback, and 50¢ for small books. Puzzles are $1 or bring one in to trade. This remains our most frequent and consistent fundraising event.
Please consider donating new books or gently used books to our collection and Book Sales table. Drop off your donation at our Circulation Desk. We will provide a donation receipt upon request.
Our Mission
The Mildred Stevens Williams Memorial Library provides free library services for all members of our community, offering print and non-print materials, computer access, literary programs for children and adults, and facilities for educational, charitable, cultural and artistic endeavors thereby encouraging a love of reading and learning for all.
The Make and Mend Circle is a friendly group of fiber enthusiasts, who like to knit, weave, crochet, mend, and more! All levels of experience are encouraged to attend. This is a great environment in which to learn, share, or become inspired to create fiber projects. The group meets each month on the second Tuesday at 4pm and fourth Saturday at 2pm.
Upcoming dates are as follows:
Saturday, March 25 at 2:00pm
Tuesday, April 11 at 4:00pm; Saturday April 22 at 2:00pm
Volunteer
The Appleton Library relies on regular volunteer staff to ensure we are open to offer our services to the community. Without the support of our committed volunteers, this vital community resource could not continue.
Please consider volunteering for a shift or portion of a shift. Ask our staff or give us a call at 207-785-5656, email appletonlibraryme@gmail.com